Webinars from Nova Scholar

Explore Nova Scholar’s summer programs, get your questions answered, and discover which opportunity best aligns with your interests and goals. We’ll cover and compare:

• Nova Research: Mentored independent research projects
• Nova Patent: Hands-on project development and patent exploration
• Nova Pods: Group-based courses for middle schoolers focused on special topics (e.g., Nova AI Fundamentals)
  

What you'll learn:

• Why Middle School Matters: Learn how decisions made in grades 6–8 (like course tracking, extracurriculars, and enrichment programs) can shape high school opportunities and college outcomes.
• Building a Strategic Academic Profile: Discover how to set the stage early for honors, AP, and dual-enrollment pathways that colleges love to see—starting with smart middle school course planning.
• Extracurriculars That Count: Get tips on selecting and deepening extracurricular activities now that can evolve into standout achievements and leadership roles by application time.
• Extracurriculars That Count: Get insider tips on how to choose the right high school, build relationships with future counselors and mentors, and start planning a four-year roadmap.
• Q&A segment
  

What you'll learn:

• SAT vs. ACT Breakdown: Learn the key differences in test structure, timing, content focus, and scoring—and how to choose the right one for your student.
• Understanding Test-Optional Policies: Get clarity on what “test-optional” really means and when submitting a score still gives you a competitive edge.
• Strategic Role of Testing in Admissions: Find out how standardized test scores factor into holistic reviews at selective colleges—and when strong scores can tip the scales.
• Q&A segment: Bring your questions! Vanessa will address parent and student concerns about test prep, timelines, and individual situations.
  

What you'll learn:

• Turning Interests Into Impact: How students identified passions early and built meaningful, long-term projects that stood out to admissions committees.
• Leadership That Matters: Examples of how panelists moved from participants to changemakers—through club leadership, launching initiatives, or creating community impact.
• Quality Over Quantity: Why depth and consistency in a few key activities often impress colleges more than a long list of short-term involvements.
• Connecting Extracurriculars to Your College Story: How to align activities with your academic goals and personal narrative to create a cohesive, compelling application.
  
• Q&A segment: We will answer live audience questions from both students and parents—covering everything from time management to passion discovery, burnout, and what they wish they’d known earlier.